Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Ronel since 1922
Babies named Ronel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Ronel is a rare given name of modern origin, first recorded in the United States in 1922. Its meaning is uncertain, likely a blend of Ron and the popular suffix -el. The name saw its peak usage in 1995, when it was at its highest rank, though overall it has never been common. As of the latest data from 2025, Ronel ranks 9,714th in popularity, with about 1 in every 244,011 boys receiving the name. The trajectory of the name has been stable over recent decades, with no strong regional concentration; top states for the name are not recorded due to its rarity. Ronel offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet uncommon.
Ronel is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the popular name Ron with the suffix -el, common in names like Daniel or Samuel. It may also be a diminutive or variant of Ronald, which itself derives from Old Norse Rǫgnvaldr. The name has been in sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century, with modest popularity peaking in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ron, Roni, Ronnie
Sibling names for Ronel
Names that share Ronel's style, for a brother or sister.
